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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316, 14,236.34 and 5,600.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316, 14,236.34 and 5,600.28 is: 7,728.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316 : 14,236.34 = 5,600.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316/14,236.34 = 5,600.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316x = 14,236.34 × 5,600.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316x = 79,727,490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,727,490.18/10,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,728.53

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